The group, called the AI for Career Development Coalition (AICD), has released its first report. How do you know if these tools are good?includes insights from educators, workforce leaders, and policy makers on the use of AI in career development.
According to the report, 48% of members believe education and workforce institutions are failing to implement AI tools to reach underserved populations.
“AI has tremendous potential to provide effective career guidance at an unprecedented scale. But as this technology continues to capture the attention of businesses, education providers, and policy makers, the biggest risk is that those who stand to benefit most from its potential will be left behind,” explains Jared Chung, founder and CEO of CareerVillage.org, a nonprofit career navigation platform. The organization is the founding convener of the coalition and one of five members of its steering committee.
“This coalition exists to prevent that from happening. Our goal is to work together to build common understanding, common guardrails, and practical guidance so that AI can expand access to carrier support and earn the trust of the people it is meant to serve.”
Other members of the coalition steering committee include MENTOR, One Million Degrees, Opportunity@Work, and Western Governments University. The coalition plans to develop common principles and standards based on the report’s insights and reinforced with evidence from real-world implementation.
“AI provides us with unprecedented tools for career insights and opportunities, but the real power lies in combining technology with human judgment, compassion, and connection,” adds Kimberly Lavigne Hinckley, director of national philanthropic partnerships at Western Governors University. “AICD fills a critical need for best practices and shared guidance on how AI can work with human input to shape a meaningful future for young people across the country.”
